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The
Law School strongly discourages students from working during
their first year. Students who wish to work on a minimal
basis should consult with the assistant dean for students
prior to entering into this decision. Second- and
third-year students may work up to 20 hours per week, though
most students decide to focus their attention on their studies
and involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular endeavors.
Upper-level law students who wish to work on a part-time
basis during the academic year to help defray the costs
of law school
will find a number of opportunities available on campus,
as well as with employers in South Bend and surrounding
communities.
On-campus employment that students and recent graduates
have held include the following:
Assistant Rector Positions: Assistant
rectors contract for a full-time academic year appointment,
i.e. nine months.
The starting salary for assistant rectors is approximately
$7,000 per semester. In addition, assistant rectors are
provided with a furnished room and a University meal plan
during their
academic year appointment. 90% of the Assistant Rectors
on campus are law students. For more information about how
to
apply for these positions, refer to http://osa.nd.edu/join_hall_staff/asst_rector.shtml
Graduate
and Teaching Assistant positions: Several law students
serve as Graduate or Teaching Assistants during
their 2L
and 3L years. Assistantships allow you to devote your full
attention to studying, teaching, and/or laboratory work
while earning a stipend that covers your cost of living
and some
educational expenses. Notre Dame has set a work-week limit
of 17.5 hours for teaching assistants. On average, Notre
Dame students work about 15 hours a week. This stipend
is taxable income (federal, state and county); there is
no Federal
Income Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) withholding for
students.
Research Assistant positions: Each
year, some 20-30 law students serve as research assistants
for members of
the Law School
faculty. These positions may be held during the academic
year or doing the summer. Positions are advertised by
faculty members via email. The typical pay is $10 per
hour.
Other: If you are interested in other on-campus employment,
you may visit the student
employment site or human
resources web page.
Married Students: click
here for additional resources regarding
spousal employment.
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